Patching a wall

Dents, nail holes and cracks can be repaired with filler and paint. Careful sanding makes the patch invisible.

You will need

• Filler
• A filling knife
• Sandpaper
• Paint
• A brush

Steps

1. Clean

   Remove loose paint and dust from the damaged area.

2. Fill

3. Let it dry

4. Repeat if needed

5. Sand

6. Prime

7. Paint

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